Question

Exercise 1. Convert the following percentages into fractions: 13% ​

Answer 1

1/3 is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Using the lowest common denominator:

13

100

Explanation:

As a fun fact, the term 'percent' has its roots in Latin, meaning 'for each hundred' (per meaning 'for each' and cent is 100). If we translate this, our fraction is nearly complete:

13 for each 100, or 13 in every 100.

As a fraction, that would be

13

100

. Additionally, because 13 is a prime number, we cannot reduce the fraction any more, so the final fraction is

13

100